eNEWS - February 17, 2020
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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Imposition of Ashes Services
12 PM | Trotter Chapel and
6:30 PM | Sanctuary Mission Valley
"Ashes to Go"
Offering the imposition of ashes to any who wish to receive them.
2-3 PM | Mission Outreach Thrift Store | 3186 Adams Ave.
4-5 PM | OB Campus and OB Community
Soup & Salad Dinner
5:45 PM | Linder Hall | $8/person $25/family |
Tickets...
Join us for a simple meal followed by worship (6:30 PM) as we observe Ash Wednesday. Students 1st will host the meal as a fundraiser. Please buy your tickets online. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
We hope you will plan to be present for these meaningful opportunities to enter into a good Lent!
Note!
No Pastor's Bible Study on Ash Wednesday!
New Lenten study starts Wednesdays, March 4 - April, 15
10:30 - 11:30 | Linder Hall
Join Rev. Trudy as she explores the story of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and the last days prior to his crucifixion and death as told by the Gospels.
Learn mindful prayer with Pastor Tamara.
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THIS WEEK
February 17 - 23
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Young People Today ...What's Their Problem Anyway?
Midday Gathering, Wednesday, Feb. 19
Younger generations today face a unique set of problems that their (grand)parents may be unaware of, or simply do not understand. What can you do to find common ground, and work together to make better, God’s creation?
SPEAKER:
Kenton Reaves Hundley, Director of Discipleship for Children & Youth. Kenton has served First Church for over a year now, his background as an educator in a “non-traditional” classroom gives him a unique perspective on how to we can build bridges to unite multiple generations for the greater good.
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New Beginnings Membership Class
Sunday, Feb. 23
11:45 AM - 2 PM | Linder 4 | Lunch included
Sign up today for this personal conversation with Pastor Jessica Strysko. Together we will explore: What does Church membership mean? What is First Church all about? The blessings of company on our Christian journey. The responsibilities of belonging to a community of faith. We will share lunch together, and those desiring to join the church will be received on the second Sunday of the month at either the Mission Valley or Ocean Beach Campuses.
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Sunday, Feb. 23
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Plaza
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Sunday, Feb. 23
12 - 1:30 PM
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Prayers of the People
Wednesdays
9:30 - 10 :15 AM
Linder 4
All are welcome!
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Pastor's Bible Study
"Gospel of Mark"
Wednesdays
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Linder Hall
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Face-to-Face Senior Retreat
Mar. 6, 7, 13, 14 (four days, no overnight)
9 AM - 3:30 PM | Rancho Bernardo Community Church | $50 |
Register by Feb. 24
Are you looking for a time to connect with God and others? The Upper Room, Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church has prepared this program which brings together Christians from all across our County to listen to talks given by clergy and lay people. Attendees will share in worship, opportunities for Christian learning as well as fun, food and fellowship with others while experiencing an abundance of God’s love and grace.
Pick up an application from the literature rack outside the Hall or contact Mary Beth Klauer at 858-271-4939 if you have questions.
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Saturday, Feb. 29
11 AM - 2 PM
Balboa Park
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Wednesday, Mar. 4
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Linder 4
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Wednesday, Mar. 11
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Sanctuary
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Sunday, Mar. 15
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Linder 2
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Wednesday, Mar. 18
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Linder 4
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Friday, Mar. 21
6-8:30 PM
The Cove
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Join Rev. Trudy at one of these many neighborhood gatherings throughout the San Diego region. This is an opportunity to get to know her and for her to get to know you! And we'll begin to dream of the way our vision of Growing in Grace and Reaching Out with Love becomes bolder, more evident, and more effective in transforming ourselves, others and our future together. Rev. Trudy hopes to see you soon at one of these events:
Please choose a date below and RSVP for directions. We thank our members who graciously offer to open their homes.
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Sat. 3/7
3–5 PM
Home of Fred and Karen Peter
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Wed. 3/11
5:30–7:30 PM Home of Pastor Jessica and Tim Strysko
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Wed. 3/25
6:30–8:30 PM
Home of Greg and Lyn Cobb
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Sat. 3/28
1– 3 PM
Home of Kay Gilbert
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Sun. 3/29
12–2 PM
Home of Bill and Carol Stephenson
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Interfaith Shelter
March 1 - 22
First Church will host guests from the Interfaith Shelter Network for three weeks on our campus. The Interfaith Shelter program helps transitionally homeless neighbors receive resources they need to find permanent, stable housing. First Church provides our guests a place to stay, meals, and fellowship during their time here.
Support the shelter by providing a meal, breakfast and lunch supplies, or staying overnight. For more info email
Linda Thornhill
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Pastor Melissa
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You Are Invited!
Thank you First United Methodist Church for being a valuable contributor to our newest Habitat home in Lake Elsinore! If you were one of many who took part in our habitat build last summer you are invited by
Habitat for Humanity to attend this event.
Home Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 10 AM
310 Pottery Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92130
Please RSVP to Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley at
Kasey@habitativ.org
or 951-296-3362 ext. 210. Light refreshments will be served.
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We will be having a work day on the OB campus coming up on Saturday, 2/22 from 9 AM-noon. We'd love to have anyone who would like to join us come and be a part of the effort - sorting, cleaning, and painting. We continue to care for the building that allows us to hospitably reach out both within and beyond its walls to our neighborhood, and put our faith into practice. Two stories to share that you may not have heard yet: 1) One of our leaders from the Water's Edge Faith Community volunteers at OB Elementary School two hours each Friday, helping in the classroom and being a positive role model for the kids. We are grateful for a great school in the heart of OB, and for this volunteer's servant leadership. 2) Another Water's Edge leader is starting a women's Bible study group in the neighborhood where they and several others from our congregation live, in East County. This is in addition to a Bible Study I have been leading in OB on Sunday mornings. As soon as this new group launches, info will be available on our small groups tab of the Water's Edge web page. All are welcome!
Blessings, Jessica
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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CHANCEL WORSHIP AND COMMUNION | Sanctuary
8:00 - 8:50 AM | Rev. Jessica Strysko | Mission Valley
9 AM & 10:30 AM | Rev. Jessica Strysko
From Inspiration to Action
10 AM | Rev. Trudy Robinson
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Children and Youth Ministries Sunday Schedule
For more information contact the Dir. of Discipleship for Children & Youth
Kenton Hundley
, 619-297-4366 x118 or Asst. Dir. of Children & Family Ministries
Daniel Froman
619-297-4366 x140.
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CHURCH BUSINESS & NOTICES
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Church Council Meeting
Saturday, Mar.7 | 8:30 -10:30 AM | Cove
A Bi-monthly meeting of First Church's governing body. All are welcome to attend.
Weekly Attendance
Sunday attendance at Mission Valley and OB Campuses, and Youtube Live Stream
52-week average through 2-8-2019: 729
52-week average through 2-9-2020: 770
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Giving
Operating fund income which includes: pledges, record of giving, unrestricted gifts, interest earnings, and contributions from the Children's Growing Center, Ocean Beach and our leased properties at both locations.
BUDGET FOR TOTAL INCOME as of 2-9-2020: $188,423.83
ACTUALS FOR TOTAL INCOME as of 2-9-2020: $179,220.87
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TEXT to Give!
During the offertory each week, the screens in the sanctuary will now show instructions to give securely via text message. Text MYCHURCHGIFT to 73256 to see how easy it can be!
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Deaths:
Check our website
for weekly updates regarding deaths, memorial services and funerals.
Altar Flowers: Have an important event or wish to honor someone? Contact Demmie Divine, 619-297-4366, x138. Each bouquet is $55.
Sponsor a Prayer Quilt for someone in need of prayer -- whatever the reason. There is no charge for a prayer quilt. Submit a request below.
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619-297-4366
2111 Camino del Rio South,
San Diego, CA 92108
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